Melissa Atkins Recognized as One of Pennsylvania’s 2024 Black Trailblazers Power List
Labor and employment partner Melissa Atkins was named to City & State’s 2024 Black Trailblazers Power List. The list consists of Pennsylvania’s mayors, corporate titans, influential attorneys, award-winning entrepreneurs, and media powerhouses, honoring the difference-makers in politics, policy, and beyond.
With an unwavering dedication to labor and employment law, Atkins fearlessly advocates for employers in a multitude of spheres. Her expertise encompasses the intricacies of union negotiations, grievance hearings, internal investigations and employment discrimination litigation. Atkins’ portfolio spans diverse landscapes, as she collaborates with municipalities and companies across sectors such as health care, utility companies, information technology, universities, manufacturing and nonprofits.